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How many times have Europe won the Ryder Cup?

The biennial tournament was originally contested between the United States and Great Britain from 1927 until 1971, before including Ireland for three matches.

Europe's inclusion in 1979, did not begin well, losing the opening three encounters.

However, they have since improved, winning ten times, while retaining the title in 1989 through a draw.

In that time, the United States have only won it on eight occasions.

How can I watch the Ryder Cup?

Sky Sports' David Livingstone presents coverage of all three tournament days beginning at 6.30am on Sky Sports Ryder Cup and Sky Sports Main Event over Friday and Saturday ahead of the opening morning fourballs teeing off at 7.10am.

Sky Sports customers will also be able to stream the action via the Sky Go app.

Alternatively, golf fans can buy a Sky Sports Day Pass via NOW TV.

Day passes, which let you add Sky Sports channels for 24 hours, start at £7.99 a day, with a weekly pass starting from £12.99, and no locking in to a contract.

NOW TV doesn't even require a typical television to use, as it is also available on a NOW TV Box, Chromecast, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Roku, LG Smart TV, PC or Mac, and selected mobile and tablet devices.